A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3072478 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3073869 epoch_slot_no: 6669 block_no: 3072334 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1812 time: 2019-09-05 10:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82a70484bc5e200263ca7a347d91a543867467e533e671b8c4fe84bb1ff9feb4Block Operator
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